Girl · #10,569 in 2026

Shequila

Name: Popularity of the name Shequila in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Shequila, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,569

Peak Rank

#4,015 (1988)

Total Babies

154

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1976

First Year

1994

Last Year

1988

Peak Year

#4015

Peak Rank

154

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Shequila

Shequila first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1976, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1988, when 22 Shequilas were born — ranking #4,015 that year. As of 2026, Shequila ranks #10,569 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 154 Shequilas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Shequila

Phonetically similar names — useful when Shequila is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Chuckwalla
Shakila
Shigella
Tukwila
Maquila
Sequella
Chiquita
Sequela
Shaquille
Shukla
Tequila
Shakily

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shequila

What does the name Shequila mean?

Shequila is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1976. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Shequila in 2026?

In 2026, Shequila ranks #10,569 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Shequila most popular?

Shequila reached its peak popularity in 1988, ranking #4,015 that year with 22 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Shequila most popular?

Shequila has historically been most popular in South Carolina, North Carolina. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Shequila.

Is Shequila a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Shequila is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Shequila?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shequila include Jacquita, Kerilyn, Dalisa. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Shequila

Shequila is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1976 and has accumulated 154 births in the dataset. Shequila's peak popularity came in 1988 when it ranked #4,015. Use the chart and map above to compare Shequila's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.